Double majors (B.S.) in engineering and physics

This program provides biomedical, chemical and life science, electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering majors the opportunity to earn a double major in physics, requiring an additional 13 to 19 credits beyond the hours required for the primary engineering major. The requirements for the double major are the same as those in the program description for the Bachelor of Science in Physics. Within the double major, a select number of engineering courses are acceptable substitutes for required physics courses, as follows:

In addition, select engineering-related courses can be used to satisfy the required nine credits of elective physics and physics-related courses, as detailed in the program description for the B.S. in Physics.

Listed below are the total credits and required courses necessary for biomedical, chemical and life science, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering majors to complete a double major in physics. In addition, the courses that are used from the primary engineering major toward fulfillment of the physics major are provided.

* Any physics/physics-related elective course as listed in the bulletin description for the B.S. in Physics.

With regard to general education requirements, students must fulfill the requirements of their primary engineering major. Any student interested in a physics double major should contact the physics undergraduate adviser, Dr. Baski at (804) 828-8295 or aabaski@vcu.edu.